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24
At age eight, they are ready to
blow bubbles from a maximum
depth of 2m/6ft in the Bubble-
maker program. Experiencing the
sensation of being completely un-
derwater, the kids observe the
marine life 'up close', while with
their instructor in sheltered water
conditions. Be reassured that pro-
gram standards stipulate a maxi-
mum ratio of 2:1. Upon
completion, they may elect to con-
tinue with 'Seal Team' missions,
during which they learn additional
skills credited towards earning
their Open Water certificates at
age ten.
Why not join in the fun? The
PADI Discover Scuba Diving pro-
gram is designed for ages ten plus
and requires a bit more of you as
you will be diving on a nearby reef
to a depth not exceeding
12m/40ft. In as little as three
hours you will have viewed a short
dvd, chatted with your instructor,
learnt some skills and been diving
from the dive boat. ! This program
is very useful to experience scuba
with minimal outlay and answers
the question, 'Will I like it?'
The Open Water program does
carry a minimum age requirement
of ten with no upper age limit, al-
though participants must possess
the ability to demonstrate basic
abilities in swimming and treading
water, as well as being in good
health. While the SASY, Bubble-
maker and Discover Scuba Diving
programs are conducted during
the course of a day, this program
is more comprehensive being
comprised of theoretical require-
ments, skill development and
qualifying dives, which usually re-
quire three to five days of com-
mitment. The certificate earned
during this program is proof of
your qualifications to dive to a
maximum of 18m/60ft without
direct supervision of an instructor,
as such be prepared to spend
some time studying on evenings,
certification is earned not bought!
With summer holidays a few
months away, it's never been a
better time to scuba dive together
as a family, the shared experience
will be sure to provide many great
memories and may just create a
focal point for future vacations!
Choose a member of the Asso-
ciation of Tobago Dive Operators
(ATDO) for your family diving ex-
perience.
Parents are always asking me when their kids can start diving
and are often very surprised to learn, that kids can be exposed
to scuba as young as age six through the Surface Air Supply
Youth (SASY) program as long as there are no medical issues,
and that the child is mature enough to take instruction. The
program utilizes specially sized equipment, under the tuition
and supervision of an instructor, to introduce the use of scuba
to the kids on the ocean's surface. They learn how to breathe
from and clear a regulator of water, to monitor their air supply
and to identify fish, amongst other skills.
By Derek Chung www.underseatobago.com